novelraw Chapter 816 - 528: On the Road [18] Nora Scott: Even Heaven Helps Me Slap Faces
Chapter 816 - 528: On the Road [18] Nora Scott: Even Heaven Helps Me Slap Faces
The seven of them naturally camped according to their respective teams. On the opposite side were Andrea and Nelson, while on this side were Nora Scott and Marcus Shaw.
Andrea had once made an impressive show on a survival program—eating a snake raw. Although it was processed, the guests considered her fearless of snakes by default.
Much was expected of Andrea.
Her heart was heavy with apprehension.
Even though she dared to bite, that was ensured to be hygienic, harmless, and non-volatile... In modern society, who would catch live snakes without a reason?
This production team sure likes to stir things up!
But to maintain her experienced image as a survival expert, Andrea had to steel herself despite her fear. She couldn’t show any sign of fright, let alone screech like Valeria Young at the sight of the field.
The rough man in his thirties, Nelson, said, "We’re counting on you."
Andrea: "..." Damn, the pressure just got bigger.
The show crew started a countdown for a total of 60 seconds. Andrea and Nelson needed to act in the field as the lights shone, and the snakes hissed incessantly, sending chills down their spines.
Andrea broke out in goosebumps.
"Andrea!"
Nelson called out to her, gradually easing her fear.
Snapping back to her senses, Andrea, with a pale face and stiff limbs, attempted to grab a snake, nearly getting bitten several times due to her abrupt movements.
Thankfully, she managed to catch a snake within the stipulated time, holding onto her dignity in the process.
As she walked out of the field, she was drenched in sweat, exhaling a long breath. — At least the task was completed.
...
Soon it was Nora Scott and Marcus Shaw’s turn.
"Go for it, bro!"
Like Clement Winter, Oliver, who feared snakes, naturally took on the role of cheerleader.
The reason he didn’t cheer for Nora Scott was—
"I’ll do it."
Marcus Shaw, a man of few words, just said two words to Nora as they entered the field.
With her brother around, even if Nora wasn’t afraid of snakes, she didn’t need to put in the effort.
"..."
Others felt a bit jealous.
Could this type of brother be mass-produced somewhere?
Nora, accustomed to being attended to, could act indifferent even when capable. When Marcus Shaw spoke up, she just stood aside without moving.
As a newcomer, Andrea hadn’t witnessed the thrilling scene of Nora with a snake in one hand and a rabbit in the other, so she assumed Nora was afraid and snorted inwardly, thinking she was no more than this and would falter in crucial moments.
"This guy has got some guts."
"Impressive."
"Amazing."
...
Watching Marcus Shaw transform into a cold-blooded snake-catching expert, capturing one snake after another and tossing them into the bag, the others looked bewildered, then marveled.
Five snakes, all caught by Marcus in less than thirty seconds.
Nora did nothing at all.
The crowd was awestruck.
"Nora, Clement, you have five snakes, and a chicken and fish; since you’ll never finish them all, can we have some?" As soon as Marcus Shaw and Nora emerged, Valeria Young quickly surrounded them, shamelessly saying, "Both chicken and fish would do."
Marcus + Nora + Clement + Oliver: "..."
The rest: "..."
Even Andrea’s face froze, feeling utterly awkward.
— In reality, anyone who made it this far couldn’t possibly be genuinely clueless. Valeria Young did it on purpose. Being outspoken as a persona was better than being mundane and indistinguishable. She needed to leave an impression on the audience.
Though she achieved her goal, those with a bit of sense and self-awareness found her exasperating even to glance at.
Holding a bag full of snakes, Marcus Shaw frowned and retorted, "If we could give them to you for free, what’s the point of forming teams?"
Valeria made a pitiful, woeful face, "But with three people, we only have one snake."
"Hmm, that’s quite pitiful."
Marcus took her words, then walked off with the snakes.
Showing verbal sympathy but offering no actual help.
As a game participant and someone who caught snakes for rewards, Marcus had the most say in the ownership of tonight’s food.
Valeria: "..." This brother really showed no face!
And not just Marcus, Nora, Clement, and Oliver all silently agreed with Marcus’s stance. After taking the prizes, they waved and left, with no intention of giving anything away.
*
Next, the production team discovered that Nora’s "princess temperament" was essentially cultivated by the two brothers.
During previous outdoor camping, Nora excelled in finding food, cooking, and setting up tents. But in front of Marcus and Oliver, she was instantly useless, standing by the campfire chatting with Clement, while Marcus was busying himself with Oliver—Marcus handled food prep and cooking, while Oliver collected firewood.
The two brothers worked tirelessly without a word of complaint.
All Nora and Clement had to do was eat.
Before long, braised fish and spicy chicken were ready, their aroma tantalizing. The snakes were prepared two ways, stir-fried and boiled, both in a simple yet appetizing home-style manner.
— After a tiring day, even a bun would seem appetizing to them.
Here, they had more food than they could finish, sharing more than two-thirds with the crew. On the other side, the three had only one snake, scrimping each bite, a scene so pitiful even the crew felt sad.
A contrast of joy and sorrow, starkly drawing a line between the two sides.
...
After dinner.
The two hardworking brothers washed the pots and utensils, returning to chat around the campfire with the four of them, in a harmonious and amiable atmosphere.
On the other side, the three in the other camp just exchanged awkward glances.
"..."
"..."
"..."
Totally unfamiliar, they had no idea how to start a conversation.
After some awkward chit-chat, the three found excuses to sleep early, retreating directly into their tent.
*
As night deepened, a sudden rainstorm hit at 3 a.m., the dense overlapping sounds waking everyone in the camps.
Though Nora awoke, after flipping over in her sleeping bag, she silently took out the earplugs she got from Clement, plugged her ears, and went back to sleep again.
The rain was swift and heavy.
Aside from Nora, everyone was too disturbed to sleep.
Half an hour later—
"The tent next door got washed away!"
"Rocks are falling down, did anyone get hurt!"
"Get the guests to evacuate quickly!"
...
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